Loretto, PA
75%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,283 |
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| Declined | + 426 |
| Total Received | 1,709 |
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| SAT | 2797 |
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| ACT | 3682 |
Saint Francis University of Pennsylvania, founded in 1847, is a church-affiliated college of liberal arts and sciences. Its 600-acre campus is located in Loretto, 90 miles east of Pittsburgh.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 2,209 |
| Established in | 1847 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Accredited by |
• ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) • AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association) • APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) • ARC-PA (Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education) |
600-acre campus in Loretto (population: 1,384), 20 miles from Altoona and 85 miles from Pittsburgh. Major airport serves Pittsburgh; smaller airport and train serve Altoona; bus serves Ebensburg (five miles).
Saint Francis University
117 Evergreen Drive
Loretto, PA 15940
| Application fee | $30 |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline |
May 1 (priority deadline) |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted SAT or ACT Required |
75%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,283 |
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| Declined | + 426 |
| Total Received | 1,709 |
Extracurricular activities
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
State residency
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
Erin McCloskey
Vice President for Enrollment Management
P: 800 457-6300
F: 814 472-3335
admissions@francis.edu
| Tuition | $33,856 |
| Room | $5,906 |
| Board | $6,022 |
| Additional fees | $1,100 |
| Books & supplies | $2,000 |
| Total | $48,884 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $24,455 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $24,429 |
66%
$24,455
Need-based
| Federal | $2,249,413 |
| State | $1,622,242 |
| Institutional | $17,874,598 |
| Other external | $165,340 |
| Total | $21,911,593 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | |
| Institutional | $4,138,953 |
| Other external | $14,973 |
| Total | $4,153,926 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
59%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements |
High School GPA: 3.00 College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Recommended of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Recommended of All |
Maximum transfered
64
Minimum transfers must complete
64
75%
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 38 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Brazil Canada China Germany Mexico Spain |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Kelly Mack
Coordinator of International Admissions
814 472-3335
kmack@francis.edu
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